TEAMeffort staff will handle all of the details such as food (except meals during your free time), lodging, mission site materials and the evening worship services. Each evening after the worship service, groups will have an opportunity to discuss the message and activities of the day. We will provide a devotion book for each camper and discussion questions for each leader about the message for you to discuss during your time together. All youth leaders need to do is use the activity map (located on each individual camp page on the TEAMeffort website) to plan for your free days and complete the youth leaders checklist also provided on your camp page. And of course, bring your youth ready to work hard and have fun.
Just give us a call at the office 1-800-989-1507 with the location and the dates you are interested in, and we will be happy to check availability for your group.
Your camp fee covers lodging, mission site materials and tools, evening programs and all meals except for those during your free time.
TEAMeffort has planned evening worship services geared specifically for the youth. They include some of the following each night: games, skits, videos, music and a message from one of the adult or college staff. Thursday night closing programs are always special and an important wrap-up for the week.
We will try to keep your group together, however, larger groups may be put on two different sites to make sure everyone is working.
Yes, each group is responsible for their own transportation to and from the mission sites and free time activities during the week. You will not be asked to transport youth from another group.
No, everything you need is provided by TEAMeffort. If you would like to, you can bring some of your own tools. We just ask that you mark them clearly with your name, so they will not be confused with TEAMeffort tools.
Yes, the TEAMeffort staff asks that you bring 1 chaperone for every 10 campers, per gender. The TEAMeffort staff will also come alongside your group to provide help at the mission site and leadership for the evening programs.
Our camps are open to Middle School and High School students, ages 12-18. We are flexible about the ages of rising 6th graders and rely on the judgment of the youth leaders to decide if the youth is ready to attend.
We recommend a one to ten ratio (for both genders).
Yes, every participant needs to fill out and notarize the release of liability form. Be sure to make copies and give the originals to the TEAMeffort staff at check-in and keep a copy for your records.
Every participant and leader needs to have proof of current medical insurance. This information is required on the Permission Slip and Release of Liability Form. Please note: If one of your participants(youth or leader) does not have medical insurance, you can check with your church’s insurance or call us in the TEAMeffort Office for companies we recommend for temporary mission trip insurance.
Your camp fee covers lodging, mission site materials and tools, evening programs and all meals except for those during your free time.
We have a printable packing list provided. You can use this to send to parents/students. This form also includes the schedule for camp! The link below will take you to our packing list PDF. There is an additional link to find all other camp forms.
For our mission camps, you will be doing some form of hands on project like painting, landscaping, and/or building. Don’t worry if you’ve never done this and it sounds intimidating. You will do just fine! We have a TEAMeffort staff member there to help you along the way and if needed a contractor. The most important aspect of our work will be to serve others as Jesus taught us. Loving those we get to help is the best part of working at TEAMeffort during the week.
You will work 3 full days (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) and to lunch time on Thursday. After lunch on Thursday, you have free time until chapel and all day Friday to enjoy the community and near-by attractions.
TEAMeffort dress code is loose-fitting unaltered t-shirts and loose-fitting fingertip length shorts. Close-toed shoes must be worn on the mission site. Undergarments should not be visible and clothing should be properly fastened. Hemlines on shorts or skirts must be at least fingertip length. We do not allow tank tops, sleeveless shirts, spaghetti-strap shirts, halter tops, crop tops, tube tops, yoga pants, leggings, or two-piece bikini bathing suits. When swimming, women must wear a modest one-piece suit or a tankini-style suit that covers the torso and midriff (front, sides, and back); men must wear t-shirts when not in the swimming area.
Yes, we have snacks, drinks, t-shirts, water bottles, etc. for sale at camp. Also ask your youth leader if you need money for free day activities.
Each camp has different activities. Check with your Youth Leader to see what you all are doing. Also look at the camp’s webpage you are going to and click on the Download Here button to look at possible options at the housing facility.
One exciting thing about TE is other campers from different churches and denominations across the US will be on camp also. What a great way to meet new friends!
The number one reason to come is to help someone else in the name of Jesus. While taking part in this journey, you will hopefully be changed yourself, learn new skills, meet new friends, and get closer to your youth group.
We accept reservations online or by phone. Any changes in reservation number can only be changed by calling our office at 1-800-989-1507.
Registration will be available until the first day of the camp week.
You can pay with credit card (through your online account or calling our office) or by mailing a check to our office.
Checks can be mailed to:
TEAMeffort Missions
249 College Drive
Orange Park, FL 32065
**Please include Group Name or a copy of the Reservation Email with your payment. A deposit of $100 per participant, $50 of which is nonrefundable prior to April 1st.
Summer
Spring Break
Below is a Youth Leader Checklist which contains all important steps that the youth leader needs to plan a trip with us. It is not much as we have majority of the logistics covered. Please use this list as support and you can always reach out to our registrar with any questions!
Throughout the year, TEAMeffort invests time and finances into trip planning, securing housing, and recruiting and training summer staff members. Cancellations negatively impact the communities we serve; additionally it is usually not possible to replace a group after a cancellation. Non-refundable fees help us cover these costs and ensure our trips are meaningful experiences for all participating groups. We encourage groups to stay the entire duration of the trip in order to get a full experience. Please note that leaving early from a trip does not result in a discount or refund of any kind. Please refer to the section above for a reiteration of our financial details. If you cancel your trip prior to April 1st, you will receive $50 per person refunded. After April 1st,no refunds are available.
Our camps are open to middle school and high school students. Individual trips are not offered at this time. One chaperone is required for every 10 students under the age of 18. Chaperones of each gender are required for groups of girls and boys to ensure supervision at our housing facilities.
At registration, we require one Primary Contact to receive all trip and payment information through phone and email. We will inform the Primary Contact if any changes are necessary to camp housing or location due to unforeseeable circumstances. They are responsible for relaying this information to the group and completing the following forms:
The Youth Leader Checklist and Schedule & Packing List are also listed on the specific camp pages.
For questions, please feel free to contact the Registration Department at (800) 989-1507 or [email protected].
Please call our office at (800) 989-1507 to check availability and make potential changes to your reservation.
